US Bridges

I0049 over US 71 UP RR Ramp A-1

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 6.91 Mi. North of LA 3265 · Structure no. 084004550525437

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,532 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over US 71 UP RR Ramp A-1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over US 71 UP RR Ramp A-1 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 1,532 ft (467 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesUS 71 UP RR Ramp A-1
Location6.91 Mi. North of LA 3265
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.24047, -92.43294
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,532 ft (467 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over US 71 UP RR Ramp A-1 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over US 71 UP RR Ramp A-1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over US 71 UP RR Ramp A-1 carry?

About 15,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over US 71 UP RR Ramp A-1?

The structure is 1,532 ft (467 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over US 71 UP RR Ramp A-1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.